iridescent gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #20997
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 9mm x 9mm x 7mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A killer small jewel of unique internally iridescent garnet var. grossular from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. On an orange grossular crystals base sits one dominant 6mm water clear and gem crystal. It has a light sherry color. It has razor sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, strong glassy luster and an incredible transparency. The most amazing aspect is its internal rainbow iridescence in green, red and yellow. This was mined long time ago - the mine is closed now. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some contacts. On acrylic base.

Exceptional!

 



iridescent gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

iridescent gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

iridescent gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

iridescent gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR